Ameritas Insight

Dental and Vision Benefits for Their Kids’ Sake!

Ameritas Insight — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:49:42 +0000

In national surveys, employees place high value on their ancillary benefits, especially dental and vision insurance. But many parents indicate that they select dental and vision benefits to ensure their kids have healthy teeth and eyes.

The Pros and Cons of Bundling Dental with Medical Plans

Ameritas Insight — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:09:02 +0000

Many medical carriers offer discounts for bundling lines of coverage, but this option may not produce the expected results. While a bundled plan may look good on the surface, it could lack important benefit components as well as anticipated savings.

Qualities of a Good Dentist

Ameritas Insight — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:41:46 +0000

Many people consider their dentist a valued partner in their health care, so if they need to find a new dental professional – maybe due to a move or a new dental plan – it’s important to find one they trust.

Enjoy Healthy Teeth and Gums as You Age

Ameritas Insight — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:43:15 +0000

How many of your own natural teeth do you want to have when you are older? The quality of your oral health when you’re a senior citizen is influenced strongly by the care you gave your teeth as a child.

Help Kids Enjoy Excellent Health with Preventive Care

Ameritas Insight — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:02 +0000

To ensure kids enjoy good health throughout their school-age years, parents need to take advantage of health screenings available through health clinics and physician offices. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of health care screenings by requiring most insurance plans to pay for preventive care evaluations.

Encouraging Health Screenings for Younger Employees

Ameritas Insight — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:14:58 +0000

Results from national surveys often reinforce that employees want insurance benefits for themselves and their families. So the challenge for employers is identifying the best ways to educate employees on the value and components of their benefit plans.

Identifying Health Concerns Early: Preventive Care for Older Employees

Karen Gustin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:22:35 +0000

The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of healthcare screenings with its requirement that most insurance plans pay for preventive care.

How to Evaluate Dental Carrier Differences

Ameritas Insight — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:47:21 +0000

When evaluating an insurance carrier, there are important variables to consider that won’t be in the proposal you receive. All dental carriers are not equal, so carefully assess the differences.

Ten Guidelines for Evaluating Dental Plans: Getting to the root of plan designs

Ameritas Insight — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:56 +0000

At first glance, dental insurance plans may look similar on the surface. But when you dig into the plan details, you may discover some important differences that impact the coverage and services expected.

Employers Battle the Impact of Employee Obesity

Ameritas Insight — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Obesity is considered a top factor in lost productivity at American businesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least one-third of American adults and one-sixth of children are overweight and considered obese.